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New investments in food safety at Ontario meat processing plants
The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $1.8 million to improve food safety, animal welfare and biosecurity at provincial abattoirs. Nearly 50 projects are being supported to help modernize meat plants and ensure they continue to produce…
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Alberta loosens animal slaughter rules after pandemic hit packers
Reuters – Canada’s main cattle-producing province, Alberta, said last week it would allow the slaughter of animals on farms for meat sales to consumers, loosening regulations after the coronavirus pandemic interrupted production at its biggest packing plants. Alberta previously restricted the…
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Food Processing Centre for Animal Proteins officially opens at Assiniboine
BRANDON, Man. – Assiniboine Community College’s new Food Processing Centre for Animal Proteins had its grand opening on January 22, welcoming donors who contributed to helping make the facility a reality. The Centre allows the college to facilitate the training and experience…
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New agrifood immigration pilot aims to help processors address labour shortage
Some Canadian food processors will be able to maintain foreign workers with more ease thanks to a new federally-funded pilot program that will allow foreign workers the opportunity to apply to become residents after one year of full-time employment. The…
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Premium Brands acquires Ontario meat company
Orillia, Ont.-based Leadbetter Foods Inc., which annual sales of $55 million, is now part of Premium Brands Holdings Corp.
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Mix it, grind it
The 180A Mixer/Grinder from Hollymatic provides meat processors high-speed production and superior mixing capabilities
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Working towards a good cause
Enhancing the relationship between the beef cattle farmer and the meat processor
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Siwin Foods expands with new $13-million processing plant
Edmonton facility will help boost capacity, future growth
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Cardinal expands Brampton plant
New space will house processing equipment for cooked meat and poultry
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Maple Leaf finds buyer for B.C. plant
Premium Brands to keep Cloverdale meat processing facility open
